Closet Doors

Choose the Right Closet Door

There have been many improvements in closet doors over the decades which have made them more attractive and there is a much greater variety to choose from. Selecting the right closet door is just as important as selecting the right interior and exterior doors for your home. Closet doors are usually made from wood, either hardwood of softwood, but fiberglass doors are also available.

The type of closet door you choose depends upon the type of closet. Clothes and utility closets usually have solid or louver wood doors but a china closet would have a glass door that is framed with wood.

You have the choice of having a sliding door, folding doors, byfold closet doors, or a regular hinged door. And of course there are many choices of hardware to choose from. Sliding doors are usually used where the doors needs to be very large or when a folding door or hinged door may not work as well because of the door size and the weight.

The best overall door is a solid door but unfortunately they are also very expensive. Hollow core doors and solid core doors have taken the place of solid doors. In addition, these new doors are usually made of a composite material that is attached to a wood frame to form the door. They are just as attractive and as durable as solid wood doors and they are much less expensive.

I prefer to use only hinged doors or sliding doors for closets, either solid or louvered. The half louver closet door is a very attractive door and is especially useful when a closet needs venting. As far as folding closet doors go I do not recommend them. I have found that they are dangerous as fingers and arms can be pinched in the door folding section quite easily. In addition, they are difficult to adjust for an easy closing and opening and require frequent adjustments.

When it comes time to purchase closet doors for your home take the time to choose the right closet door. There are many styles and different materials to choose from.

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